Sportisi Hugger GB - Page 6

scotty · December 13th, 2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

US customs started being a real stinker this year. I had to file an ISF form and secure bonds on the shipment. The bonds take two weeks (almost over) to clear before the cargo can board. But the alternative is a $5000 fine.

I can start the process on the undertail exhausts at any time. I only have half of the required funding at this time though. Going to try to get it rolling in January.

Sweet!

How much do you think the undertail exhaust will run? Can my bike be the "test dummy"??

ztrack157 · December 13th, 2010, 06:46 PM

We are talking a top flight exhaust in carbon fiber. I would gander at a $600ish range maybe a little less.

scotty · December 13th, 2010, 06:48 PM

Sweet! Well when it comes out, and as long I have the funds I will get one!

Cab305 · December 13th, 2010, 11:21 PM

Dude, you need to start bribing the right people. Rock beats scissors, sciss.... cash beats everything! lol

ztrack157 · December 14th, 2010, 08:04 AM

for those of you that never saw it. hehehe here is the prototype. I better not see this on youtube.

CZroe · December 14th, 2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

for those of you that never saw it. hehehe here is the prototype. I better not see this on youtube.

Why not put it on YouTube first yourself?

scotty · December 14th, 2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Why not put it on YouTube first yourself?

He prob. dosen't want people to know of it yet. We may be the only lucky people to know of it.

BuckyNaked · December 23rd, 2010, 05:25 PM

Any updates on the huggers?

ztrack157 · December 23rd, 2010, 06:46 PM

Waiting on the load notification from singapore. I apologize for the extra delay but you can't bribe US custom's. I also like not having a $5000 fine.

carlos · December 24th, 2010, 08:38 AM

thanks for the update

scotty · December 25th, 2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

Waiting on the load notification from singapore. I apologize for the extra delay but you can't bribe US custom's. I also like not having a $5000 fine.

Yup, plus being this time of year, it may take longer too.

CZroe · December 25th, 2010, 02:18 PM

As for the undertail exhaust, I'd like to see one that includes a replacement undertail so that it could be mounted a bit higher into the tail section (more clearance from the tire), mesh with the shape of the can, and route the header more discretely. I dunno if that's really doable though.

bella250r · December 30th, 2010, 08:59 PM

Hey Matt, I know the hugger is a hot item but if there are any extra huggers in the shipment I am ready to buy.

scotty · January 3rd, 2011, 03:48 PM

Any updates on this yet? Or is cutom's still being lame?

ztrack157 · January 5th, 2011, 06:37 PM

I slapped them into submission. On the boat and on the way. 3 weeks behind the Original estimate. But finally on the way.

scotty · January 5th, 2011, 06:48 PM

Sweet! Thanks for the update Matt!

DaBlue1 · January 5th, 2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

I slapped them into submission. On the boat and on the way. 3 weeks behind the Original estimate. But finally on the way.

Yippee!!

ztrack157 · January 21st, 2011, 02:20 PM

This is due for an update. I will talk with the logistics company handling the import today and get a decent eta on this.

wellcraft · January 21st, 2011, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the update, did you received my last pm?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

This is due for an update. I will talk with the logistics company handling the import today and get a decent eta on this.

Cazper · January 29th, 2011, 12:29 AM

Another week down... anything new?

ztrack157 · January 29th, 2011, 04:36 PM

Nothing new its rocking on a boat somewhere in the pacific. Apparently it went to Singapore (the opposite direction

) first was unloaded and then reloaded onto another ship. I really won't have another update until arrival in Los Angeles. The perils of ocean freight. But at least I know where the product is.

I was going to do a group buy for undertail exhaust systems but thats going to be a hassle.

austexjg · January 29th, 2011, 05:01 PM

At this point, after a year of teasing....

Are the undertail exhausts ready?

ztrack157 · January 29th, 2011, 05:08 PM

ya when i order 30 of them.

austexjg · January 29th, 2011, 05:11 PM

cool runnings racing · February 1st, 2011, 11:36 AM

Hopefully it gets here soon! Ready to get it on my bike. Thanks for the update Matt.

kenji_808 · February 15th, 2011, 08:51 AM

any new updates on where the shipment is??

Cazper · February 23rd, 2011, 07:18 PM

Any news yet... has it at least landed in LA? According to searates.com from Singapore to LA takes 24 days... you posted on the 29th that it was "on a boat sowhere in the Pacific" on Jan 29th, 24 days from then would have been yesterday. Not trying to be a pain, just getting impatient and would like to get the hugger. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

ztrack157 · February 23rd, 2011, 08:11 PM

Apx arrival at lax is supposedly next week cleared and in oak by the 6th it the email I got from the logistics company.

carlos · February 23rd, 2011, 10:22 PM

sup guys im sorry to announce that i no longer own the 250 i sold it and bought a car that i have always wanted, but i did place a order for the rear swing arm cover the new style in flat black so now my oredr is up for sale for 200 the 100 that i out down on the deposit and the 100 that is owed to ztrack the pros of this purchase you dont have to wait that long any more pm if you will like to purchase

Cazper · February 23rd, 2011, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the update Matt.

KawiRider · February 24th, 2011, 11:03 AM

Seriously, why is our bike the only one that we have to jump through hoops and go thru crazy processes to get huggers and nice parts? Any other bike you could just hop on motorcycle supply site and get what you want. You don't go to HotBodies or Vortex and order something, and have to wait six months and get fed every excuse under the sun. I just don't understand how a business keeps it's customers like that! I was going to get TWO huggers, but I aired on the side of caution due to stories. I am glad now.. And why don't these smaller vendors market to larger companies (like Parts Unlimited )that can get the product out and to the consumer. Then they wouldn't have to worry about logistics as much and could focus on production.

I had to laugh when it was posted that they were out on a ship in the middle of the ocean somewhere. I thought you guys paid enough for shipping, they should've been flown..

randomwalk101 · February 24th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Well, consider yourself lucky to deal with Sportisi...Like some of us (including myself) ordered from Shito Racing (aka Shito Paul Kirk), wait 6+ months and may not get your order at all...you will get an email for some lame excuses if you're lucky.

KawiRider · February 24th, 2011, 01:07 PM

I do have to say that I have not heard near as many horror stories about Sportisi as Shinto. They must be doing good.

cool runnings racing · February 24th, 2011, 03:39 PM

All i have to say is that i am very happy with Matt and Sportisi. I have bought a couple of parts and they are of good quality and no issues with deliver.

CZroe · February 24th, 2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiRider

Seriously, why is our bike the only one that we have to jump through hoops and go thru crazy processes to get huggers and nice parts? Any other bike you could just hop on motorcycle supply site and get what you want. You don't go to HotBodies or Vortex and order something, and have to wait six months and get fed every excuse under the sun. I just don't understand how a business keeps it's customers like that! I was going to get TWO huggers, but I aired on the side of caution due to stories. I am glad now.. And why don't these smaller vendors market to larger companies (like Parts Unlimited )that can get the product out and to the consumer. Then they wouldn't have to worry about logistics as much and could focus on production.

I had to laugh when it was posted that they were out on a ship in the middle of the ocean somewhere. I thought you guys paid enough for shipping, they should've been flown..

Uhh... the difference is that Matt has never lied about what he has shipped or not and we knew what we were getting into all along (ocean freight). My only annoyance is that Matt can't just order a boat-load of the popular parts to stock up for the year, but we can't really expect that. Even if he had the money or got a loan, that's a huge risk: When hey prove popular enough, someone could make a local copy or alternative leaving him with unsold high-priced imports, so I can't blame him. I'm getting my parts cheap and I, for one, am happy with that.

I *do* wonder if Parts Unlimited would pay up-front for a ton of these huggers and undertails if Matt approached them. I mean, they expect bulk shipments to take a while and I'm sure they'd command a priority response from the Indonesian arm.

FWIW, you erred on something there... It should be "erred on the side of caution"

KawiRider · February 24th, 2011, 06:36 PM

I definitely like the Sportisi one. I wonder when he is going to order more.. OR can we order them shipped from the site now?

CZroe · February 24th, 2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiRider

I definitely like the Sportisi one. I wonder when he is going to order more.. OR can we order them shipped from the site now?

Carlos said he'll be selling his:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=229

It's the new style with the chain guard. Matte black.

KawiRider · February 24th, 2011, 08:36 PM

I would like to see what a Candy Thunder blue one looks like mounted! Then, I would probably have to give in.

Cazper · February 24th, 2011, 11:13 PM

Is this the right blue?

Never could figure out the difference... thats an 08

CZroe · February 24th, 2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

Is this the right blue?

Never could figure out the difference... thats an 08

'08 is Candy Plasma Blue (requires an undercoat). You can tell even without a comparison because it has a white Ninja logo. It's gray on the '09 Candy Thunder Blue and the '10 Metallic Island Blue has an obvious black exhaust and is pretty different in other ways. That said, the color seems way off in that pic.

December 13th, 2010, 06:46 PM	#202
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	We are talking a top flight exhaust in carbon fiber. I would gander at a $600ish range maybe a little less. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

December 13th, 2010, 06:48 PM	#203
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Sweet! Well when it comes out, and as long I have the funds I will get one! __________________________________________________

December 23rd, 2010, 06:46 PM	#209
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Waiting on the load notification from singapore. I apologize for the extra delay but you can't bribe US custom's. I also like not having a $5000 fine. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

December 30th, 2010, 08:59 PM	#213
bella250r ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Tennesse Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r:vortex clipons,BRT,AreaP quiet,RPM rear shock,Racetech springs,slingshot preloaders, zero grav Posts: 13	Hey Matt, I know the hugger is a hot item but if there are any extra huggers in the shipment I am ready to buy. __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250r-AreaP quiet w/attenuator,K&N, Zero Grav. shield,vortex clipons,pazzo shorties,slingshot preloaders,racetech springs,Sportisi shock & BRT,GP shift pattern,Emgo pegs,15t sprocket.

January 3rd, 2011, 03:48 PM	#214
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Any updates on this yet? Or is cutom's still being lame? __________________________________________________

December 13th, 2010, 11:21 PM	#204
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Dude, you need to start bribing the right people. Rock beats scissors, sciss.... cash beats everything! lol

December 23rd, 2010, 05:25 PM	#208
BuckyNaked ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Wichita, KS Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08' Ninja 250 - 06' CBR600RR Posts: 76	Any updates on the huggers?

December 24th, 2010, 08:38 AM	#210
carlos ninjette.org member Name: carlos Location: long beach Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 55	thanks for the update

December 25th, 2010, 02:18 PM	#212
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	As for the undertail exhaust, I'd like to see one that includes a replacement undertail so that it could be mounted a bit higher into the tail section (more clearance from the tire), mesh with the shape of the can, and route the header more discretely. I dunno if that's really doable though.

January 5th, 2011, 06:37 PM	#215
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I slapped them into submission. On the boat and on the way. 3 weeks behind the Original estimate. But finally on the way. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

January 5th, 2011, 06:48 PM	#216
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Sweet! Thanks for the update Matt! __________________________________________________

January 21st, 2011, 02:20 PM	#218
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	This is due for an update. I will talk with the logistics company handling the import today and get a decent eta on this. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

January 29th, 2011, 12:29 AM	#220
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Another week down... anything new? __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

January 29th, 2011, 04:36 PM	#221
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Nothing new its rocking on a boat somewhere in the pacific. Apparently it went to Singapore (the opposite direction ) first was unloaded and then reloaded onto another ship. I really won't have another update until arrival in Los Angeles. The perils of ocean freight. But at least I know where the product is. I was going to do a group buy for undertail exhaust systems but thats going to be a hassle. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

January 29th, 2011, 05:01 PM	#222
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	At this point, after a year of teasing.... Are the undertail exhausts ready?

January 29th, 2011, 05:08 PM	#223
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	ya when i order 30 of them. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

January 29th, 2011, 05:11 PM	#224
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959

February 1st, 2011, 11:36 AM	#225
cool runnings racing ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Fountain Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250 special edition Posts: 29	Hopefully it gets here soon! Ready to get it on my bike. Thanks for the update Matt.

February 15th, 2011, 08:51 AM	#226
kenji_808 ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Ewa Beach, HI Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CT Blue 250R(Sold), 2008 Black & Silver Honda CBR600RR(Current) Posts: 201	any new updates on where the shipment is??

February 23rd, 2011, 07:18 PM	#227
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Any news yet... has it at least landed in LA? According to searates.com from Singapore to LA takes 24 days... you posted on the 29th that it was "on a boat sowhere in the Pacific" on Jan 29th, 24 days from then would have been yesterday. Not trying to be a pain, just getting impatient and would like to get the hugger. Thank you in advance for your assistance. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

February 23rd, 2011, 08:11 PM	#228
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Apx arrival at lax is supposedly next week cleared and in oak by the 6th it the email I got from the logistics company. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

February 23rd, 2011, 10:22 PM	#229
carlos ninjette.org member Name: carlos Location: long beach Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 55	sup guys im sorry to announce that i no longer own the 250 i sold it and bought a car that i have always wanted, but i did place a order for the rear swing arm cover the new style in flat black so now my oredr is up for sale for 200 the 100 that i out down on the deposit and the 100 that is owed to ztrack the pros of this purchase you dont have to wait that long any more pm if you will like to purchase

February 23rd, 2011, 10:25 PM	#230
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Thanks for the update Matt. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

February 24th, 2011, 11:03 AM	#231
KawiRider ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Lexington, Ky Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 and 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 74	Seriously, why is our bike the only one that we have to jump through hoops and go thru crazy processes to get huggers and nice parts? Any other bike you could just hop on motorcycle supply site and get what you want. You don't go to HotBodies or Vortex and order something, and have to wait six months and get fed every excuse under the sun. I just don't understand how a business keeps it's customers like that! I was going to get TWO huggers, but I aired on the side of caution due to stories. I am glad now.. And why don't these smaller vendors market to larger companies (like Parts Unlimited )that can get the product out and to the consumer. Then they wouldn't have to worry about logistics as much and could focus on production. I had to laugh when it was posted that they were out on a ship in the middle of the ocean somewhere. I thought you guys paid enough for shipping, they should've been flown..

February 24th, 2011, 12:04 PM	#232
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Well, consider yourself lucky to deal with Sportisi...Like some of us (including myself) ordered from Shito Racing (aka Shito Paul Kirk), wait 6+ months and may not get your order at all...you will get an email for some lame excuses if you're lucky.

February 24th, 2011, 01:07 PM	#233
KawiRider ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Lexington, Ky Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 and 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 74	I do have to say that I have not heard near as many horror stories about Sportisi as Shinto. They must be doing good.

February 24th, 2011, 03:39 PM	#234
cool runnings racing ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Fountain Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250 special edition Posts: 29	All i have to say is that i am very happy with Matt and Sportisi. I have bought a couple of parts and they are of good quality and no issues with deliver.

February 24th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#236
KawiRider ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Lexington, Ky Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 and 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 74	I definitely like the Sportisi one. I wonder when he is going to order more.. OR can we order them shipped from the site now?

February 24th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#238
KawiRider ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Lexington, Ky Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 and 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 74	I would like to see what a Candy Thunder blue one looks like mounted! Then, I would probably have to give in.

February 24th, 2011, 11:13 PM	#239
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Is this the right blue? Never could figure out the difference... thats an 08 __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

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